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The purpose of this page is to facilitate eco-friendly business relationships within the Emery Village business membership.

The Emery Village BIA is Canada’s largest Business Improvement Area with over 3,200 commercial, industrial and retail establishments employing approximately 25,000 people. It is our hope that by sharing knowledge and engaging in meaningful discussions regarding possible cost-saving initiatives, government incentive programs, or by-product exchanges, our membership will be active participants in reducing waste and energy consumption in our community.

08/21/2026

Flashback Friday time and right on time for football season! 🏈

Throwback to 1982, the year the Emery Jr. Hillmen made school history by clinching their first-ever North York championship.

Led by coaches Bill MacDonald and Peter Iaboni, the squad went undefeated in the regular season, blasting through the playoffs to face Victoria Park on a freezing November afternoon at Esther Shiner Stadium.

With the game tied 16-16 at the final whistle, it took two grueling overtime periods, the first ever in North York history, to settle the score. Emery’s defense held tough, pulling off a heart-stopping 18-16 victory that brought the crowd to its feet and tears to the coaches’ eyes.

40-plus years later, those classic Hillmen jackets still represent pure heart and a legendary team that set the standard for Emery football.

08/20/2026

Running a small business means making important legal decisions—but getting legal advice isn’t always affordable.

If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur located in Emery Village BIA, you may be eligible for free, limited-scope legal support.

Whether you’re:
• Starting a business
• Reviewing a commercial lease
• Bringing on a business partner
• Hiring employees or contractors
• Navigating permits or regulations

Volunteer lawyers are here to help you make informed decisions before small issues become bigger problems.

Learn more and apply today: www.toronto-bia.com/legalaccess (link in bio)

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08/17/2026

We were thrilled to attend the Annual Community Engagement Day hosted by Toronto Police 31 Division on August 15th!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with local residents alongside Mayor Olivia Chow, Hon. MP Judy Sgro, MPP Tom Rakocevic, and Councillor Anthony Perruzza.

We are also incredibly proud to share that our Executive Director was honoured with the 31 Division Community Champion Award, presented by Superintendent Jack Gurr and his incredible team!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello!

08/06/2026

TTC is planning service changes for 2027, including updates to express buses, local routes, and construction detours.

Good transit brings customers and employees to our neighbourhood.

Our BIA team will be attending the TTC’s Planning Advisory Group meeting on August 19 to represent our business community, and we want to bring your feedback directly to TTC planners.

Tell us about your transit issues or ideas by filling out the form in bio. It should not take more than 2 minutes. Your input is very valuable and would help us voice out the right concerns.

07/31/2026

Flashback Friday time!

Back in 1956, John D. Murray built a massive 5-acre printing plant right off Weston Road in Humberlea. It was huge! 5 acres of concrete under one single roof, with 600 workers pumping out millions of magazines, newspapers, and iconic Eaton’s catalogues.

Murray didn’t mess around either. His motto for running the machines was simple: “Run it into the ground then scrap it and buy faster equipment.”

A few cool moments from its history:

• 1950s “Online” Shopping: Eaton’s built a giant warehouse right down the street on Bartor Rd. People would flip through the catalogues printed by Murray, call in their orders, and wait for delivery, basically the 1950s version of Amazon.

• The Star & Southam Era: Southam Press bought out the plant in ‘64 and expanded it in ‘66, turning it into the Southam-Murray plant where they printed major titles like the Toronto Star.

• The End of the Line: Between free trade deals in the ‘90s and the downfall of mail-order catalogues, the plant finally shut its doors in February 1991.

• Where It Stands Today: St. Basil-the-Great College School was built on the site in 1999.

07/30/2026

Service on Line 6 between Humber College to Finch West stations will be replaced by shuttle buses until 4 p.m. on Monday, August 3 due to planned signalling software upgrade work undertaken by Metrolinx.

Humber College Station and all other stops on Line 6 will remain closed to customers for the duration of this closure. The Line 6 portion of Finch West Station will also be closed, including the passenger tunnel connecting Lines 1 and 6.

Safe travels, Emery!

Regular LRT service will resume at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, August 3.

07/29/2026

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07/28/2026

Thinking of starting a food business in Toronto, or already running one?

Toronto Public Health is hosting a session on everything you need to know about DineSafe, passing inspections, home-based kitchen rules, and getting your Food Handler Certificate.

🔗 Link in bio to save your spot!

07/17/2026

Did you know Emery has its own musical legend? Bill Nadeau went from his Emery roots to stages all across Canada.

You might know him from his 45+ years playing clubs, corporate gigs, and private shows, or maybe you remember him from his days at Emery Collegiate! Even when the high school music program turned him away for lacking prerequisites (their loss!), Bill kept practicing, found his sound on Bradstock Road, and spent years touring the country with bands like Sledge and Repeat Offenders.

Eventually, he figured out a way to balance life, business, and his passion and started his own solo setup as the “21st Century Binary Backup Band” to keep the live music alive. Today, you can still catch him rocking out at various bars and events in Ontario!

We love celebrating locals who never lose their spark. Check out some throwback moments and snippets from his incredible journey.

📬 Want to book Bill for a private show or event? Drop him a line at [email protected].

07/15/2026

Are you ready to scale your business in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies?

Join the Team Canada Trade Mission to India this fall!

Led by the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, this mission is heading to Mumbai and Bengaluru from October 12–17, 2026.

With Canada-India bilateral trade reaching $10.9B in 2025 and a major trade agreement (CEPA) on the horizon, there has never been a better time for Canadian exporters to establish a footprint.

The program is looking for export-ready Canadian SMEs operating in these priority sectors: Aerospace (MRO, training, critical minerals), Clean Tech & Energy Transition (water, clean energy), ICT (AI, cybersecurity), Life Sciences (pharmaceuticals) and Agri-food & Forestry.

Get a chance to directly networking with Minister Sidhu and local Indian business leaders, receive on-the-ground briefings from Trade Commissioners and market experts, experience sector-specific site visits, and attend pre-arranged B2B matchmaking meetings (for qualifying companies).

Key Deadlines:

Sunday, August 9, 2026: Deadline if you want to apply for pre-arranged B2B meetings.

Monday, August 31, 2026: General application deadline.

Participation is free of charge (participants cover their own travel and lodging).

Don’t miss out on this high-impact opportunity. Click the link in our bio to apply today!

Address

1885 Wilson Avenue. , Suite 209
Toronto, ON
M9M1A2

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

416.744.7242

Website

http://www.emeryvillagebia.ca/

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